Scott M. Baliban

Scott M. Baliban, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His research focuses on infectious diseases, vaccinology, and immunology, with specific emphasis on Salmonella vaccine development, maternal immunization, and neonatal/pediatric infections. He works at the Center for Vaccine Development & Global Health.

• B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Delaware (2004-2008)
• Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology, Drexel University (2008-2014)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Maryland (2014-2018)
• T32 Fellowship in Vaccinology, University of Maryland (2018-2019)

Dr. Baliban’s research spans vaccine design for Salmonella and Klebsiella pneumoniae, targeting both broad-spectrum protection and age-specific immunity. His work includes polysaccharide conjugation, maternal antibody transfer, and burn injury-induced sepsis models.

His recent publications (2025-2018) highlight expertise in infectious disease immunology, glycolipid vaccine platforms, and host-pathogen interactions. Key themes include neonatal sepsis prevention, cross-reactive antibody generation, and age-related immunogenicity challenges.